Nicholas J. Beutell wrote:
> I am interested in any thoughts, comments, or references regarding
> best practices in faculty development and employee development.
> I would also like to hear about any unique approaches to faculty or
> employee development. Thanks, Nick
>
> Dr. Nicholas J. Beutell, Dean
> Hagan School of Business
> Iona College
> New Rochelle, NY 10801
> (914) 633-2259 Voice
> (914) 637-2708 FAX
> <http://www.iona.edu/academic/hagan
Nick,
Here is one approach to faculty/staff development that has lasting impact on
learning and professional growth and development . . .
A small group structure (12-15 faculty/staff) that is participant focused,led
by a peer-facilitator, meets weekly (as in a series) and concentrates on a
specific area of development, ie. Time Mangement.
Why Small Group? Allows for increased opportunity to discuss individual
challenges and strategies. Participants are drawn into the learning and
contribute to learning process. There is far greater "buy-in" and returnon
the investment of their time...shown in their own performance back
on-the-job.
Participant Focused? Through the use of a prework assessment tool, participants
have the opportunity to evaluate/assess their level of competency (strenghts and
weaknesses) including creation of a self-directed development/improvement plan.
The particpants themselves become the object of learning which is all grounded
in their real-life experiences. Through a self-assessment, facilitated
discussions and learning points, they zero in on their own strengths, develop
strategies to build/improve on weaknesses, and increase their awareness and
appreciation of differences.
For a listing of learning tools for participants and peer-facilitators, you can
visit my company at
http://www.progrowthassociates.com
--
Tom Sullivan, M.P.A.
412-835-7341